Steam Traps:

Sam traps are an essential part of any steam system. They are the link between good steam and condensate management, retaining steam within the process for maximum utilization of heat, and the release of condensate and incondensable gases at the right time.

Kinds of Steam Traps

 
Steam traps can be classified into three main groups:

Thermostatic - operate on the difference in temperature between steam, the cooler condensate, and air. Includes steam traps and bimetallic steam traps.

Mechanical - operate based on the difference in density between steam and the condensate. These include the float and thermostatic steam traps.

Kinematic - operate based on the different flow characteristics of steam and the condensate. This classification includes disc traps, piston or impulse traps, and orifice traps.